Overview

This is an up-to-date discussion of community and public health care in relation to midwifery practice, using real life scenarios in a range of hot topic areas.

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Author:   Padraig O'Luanaigh ,  Cindy Carlson
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.585kg
ISBN:  

9780443102356

ISBN 10:   044310235
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   15 June 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface Building Blocks for practice: understanding public health 1. The 'New' Public Health: political rhetoric or real opportunities? 2. Changing practice: developing a public health role for midwives 3. Expanding horizons: public health perspectives for practice Developing ideas and opportunities: key themes and concepts 4. Tackling health inequalities: a midwifery challenge 5. Celebrating diversity: meeting needs 6. Community spirit: looking beyond the obvious 7. Being with women: public policy and private experience The practice reality: public health midwifery 8. Laying the foundation: the STOMP study 9. Sex education and teenage pregnancy: missed opportunities? 10. Midwives playing their part: Sure Start 11. Postnatal care: meeting the public health challenge Moving forward : future directions and developments 12. Next steps: public health in midwifery practice On-line resources Index

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